Citizens for Modern Transit - Talking Transit

Rider Questions Answered on Metro Security, Fares, and Service

Metro Transit’s Secure Platform Plan enhancements are nearing completion at all 38 MetroLink stations, while a phased rollout of the agency’s new fare collection system i

Housing Values Near Transit Study Results

As the St. Louis region explores Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in the Northside-Southside corridor, Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), in partnership with St. Louis REALTORS® a

How Cities Build Community Support for Transit Projects

Public transit delivers value far beyond daily riders—fueling economic growth, expanding access and strengthening quality of life across entire regions. That message took

State of Transit in the St. Louis Region

The MetroLink extension to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport is scheduled to open in summer 2026 as ongoing efforts on both sides of the river work to deliver reliable access

CMT & MPTA Present: State of Transit in Missouri

On November 20, 2025, the Missouri Public Transit Association and Citizens for Modern Transit hosted the 2025 edition of the State of Transit in Missouri. Attendees heard

Demystifying Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

As the St. Louis region embarks on an alternatives analysis study to determine the feasibility of a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in lieu of the St. Louis MetroLink Gree

Transit's Future on the Federal Front

The Missouri, Iowa and Nebraska Transit Associations hosted Scott Bogren, Executive Director of CTAA, on the future of Transit on the federal front on Oct. 21. Bogren und

Cost-Conscious Marketing for Transit Providers

The latest Talking Transit podcast features a discussion led by the Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA), focused on cost-conscious marketing for small to mid-sized

Conversation with Commuters on Safety & Security Initiatives

In response to transit riders concerns and frustrations with the rollout of new safety and security measures tied to Metro Transit’s Secure Platform Plan (SPP), Citizens

2025 Missouri Statewide Transit Needs Assessment Study Results

In this episode of Talking Transit, the results of the 2025 Missouri Statewide Transit Needs Assessment Study are discussed, including a look at ridership levels across t

Building Linear Neighborhoods Along St. Louis' Red Line

In this episode of Talking Transit, Citizens for Modern Transit explores the power of transit-oriented development with a deep dive into the concept of “linear neighborho